University of Akron Wayne College

University of Akron Wayne College is a small public two-year college located in Orrville, Ohio, with an undergraduate enrollment of 457. The institution primarily awards associate degrees and career certificates, providing affordable workforce training and structured transfer pathways to four-year universities for students in the surrounding region. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Ohio postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 90% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 90% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $6,663 per year. Families earning under $30,000 average $3,982/year — substantially lower. The 4-year graduation rate is 19%, 26 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among completers who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $46,600.